Braised Turkey Legs

Name: Braised Turkey Legs
Prep time: 2 h 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 turkey legs and 2 thighs, about 4 lbs; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 237 milliliters finely chopped yellow onion; 237 milliliters finely chopped celery; 1 serving Salt, pepper, and cayenne; 473 milliliters water or other braising liquid (dry white wine or stock); 1 serving Cornstarch; 59 milliliters Parsley, chopped, about; 710 milliliters Optional chopped or quartered potatoes, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, and/or parsnips

Braised Turkey Legs is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 422 calories, 47g of protein, and 18g of fat. Head to the store and pick up parsley, water, celery, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Braised Turkey Legs, Red-Wine Braised Turkey Legs, and Crispy Braised Duck Legs.

Instructions

Brown turkey legs and thighs:

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Sprinkle turkey thighs and legs with salt and pepper.

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Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan with high sides on medium high heat.

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Add the turkey legs and thighs to the pan and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-8 minutes.

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Add chopped onion and celery to form a nest under the turkey pieces. Sauté an additional 5 minutes.

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Braise until tender:

Add 2 cups of braising liquid - either water, stock, wine, or a combination. Bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and cover. Simmer covered, on low heat, for an hour and a half, or until the turkey is so well cooked and tender that the meat easily falls off of the bones.

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Remove the turkey meat from the pan and remove the bones, taking special care to remove the many small narrow bones of the legs.

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Remove the skin.

Add the vegetables to the pan with the turkey braising liquid.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer on medium high heat. Lower the heat and cover the pan. Cook covered, until done, about 20 minutes. When done, remove the vegetables from the pan so you can reduce the remaining liquid to make a sauce.

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the sauce: Increase the heat to high and bring the remaining liquid in the pot to a boil. Reduce the liquid remaining in the pan by half to intensify some of the meat juices for added flavor.

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